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June Business of the Month – The Farnam Hotel, Autograph Collection
“Brilliantly unexpected.” That’s how Shane Lonowski, general manager of the Farnam Hotel, describes the new luxury hotel in Omaha’s thriving Old Market. “We get a lot of our energy and inspiration from the city,” he said. “Our legacy is rooted in the entrepreneurial...
Make / Happen: Permission Granted
Grant yourself or your employees permission to see what we can make/happen.
Urban Economist, Author to Build Case for Economic Inclusion at Chamber’s Economic Outlook
Urban economist, best-selling author and Harvard professor Edward L. Glaeser will headline the Greater Omaha Chamber’s upcoming Economic Outlook, a future-focused tradition set for Tuesday, November 15, at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Glaeser authored the...
What’s Your Lemonade Stand? Make / It / Happen.
They didn’t over-think it.
They didn’t under-think it.
Make / Happen: Why Not Your Idea?
You know what we’re talking about – that idea that’s been nagging at you for a while, your “wouldn’t it be cool if…,” that something big you want to accomplish for your career, company, community or the world. On Tuesday,...
We have a deep bench.
Each has excelled in his or her own relentless way, but the common threads are undeniable: extraordinary acumen, dedicated community involvement, incredible humility…
What makes Omaha one of the best cities to live In?
For most people, the must-haves involve three key things: a strong economy, great quality of life and affordable housing. Most cities aim for that, too, but few score well in all three.
Can you innovate on relationship building?
How do we create environments that are conducive for authentic conversations, making a person memorable and a business relationship blossom?
Notice the Humble
On sports teams where the players have come to know each other well via practices and real-life game situations, team members do not “campaign” to become captain. Rather, leaders emerge naturally as a result of their commitment, effort, talent, and character. Some such leaders are fiery and outgoing while others exude a quiet intensity and focus.
How many times have you found yourself in a room where you know just a few people? Maybe it is time.
But in this room you discern “I don’t know anyone” and then realize that Leadership Omaha is going to push you.
August Small Business of the Month: Hot Shops Art Center
A mattress factory in a former life, the Hot Shops Art Center has been awakening creativity in our community for more than sixteen years now; a unique mosaic of 56 art studios, three art galleries and a number of exhibition spaces. What's more, our August Small...